# Cybus Connectware Documentation Cybus Connectware is the **Industrial Edge and Data Orchestration Platform** for factories and production environments. It enables secure, scalable, and centralized access to machine, sensor, and system data — from any protocol to any application. With Connectware, manufacturers and system integrators can build **future-ready Industry 4.0 infrastructures**, reduce integration costs, and retain full control over their data.

Connectware supports a wide range of industrial and enterprise protocols

## Getting Started


System Requirements	Hardware, software, and virtual host requirements for installing and operating Connectware.	cards-system-requirements.png	system-requirements
Installation & Upgrades	Installation and upgrade guides for Kubernetes and Docker, plus licensing setup.	cards-installation-and-upgrades.png	installation-and-upgrades
Concepts of Connectware	Make yourself familiar with the concepts of Connectware.	cards-basic-components-of-connectware.png	concepts-of-connectware

## Security & User Management


User Management	Configure users, permissions, and authentication methods like Single Sign-On.	cards-user-management.png	user-management
Security	Set up TLS certificates and client/server authentication.	cards-security.png	security
Client Registry	Register clients, users, and hardware devices without manually handling credentials.	cards-client-registry.png	client-registry

## Connect Your Systems


Connectors	Configure OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, and other connectors to connect your shop floor, enterprise systems, and servers.	cards-connectors.png	shop-floor-connectors
Services	Create and deploy service commissioning files to define your data connections and transformations.	cards-services.png	services
Agents	Install and manage agents across your infrastructure for remote or distributed data access.	cards-agents.png	agents

## Monitoring


Data Explorer	The Data Explorer allows you to visualize and interact with MQTT messages.	cards-data-explorer.png	data-explorer
Live Data	Get insights into topic activity, message content, and associated resources.	cards-live-data.png	live-data

## API Reference & Changelog


API Reference	RESTful and HTTP-based APIs to interact with and automate your Connectware environment.	cards-api-reference.png	api-reference
Changelog	Stay updated with all relevant changes, new features, and improvements.	cards-changelog.png	changelog

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